Committees & Volunteering
GTR + PRO/CPRO committees & subcommittees
Committees are an essential part of GTR + PRO/CPRO. They develop creative ideas to keep our organization strong, while advancing our mission and goals. Appointments are volunteer positions lasting one calendar year (unless otherwise noted).
For any questions, please contact Sandy Yinger / 727-216-3023 or syinger@pinellasrealtor.org
The application period for volunteering is currently closed.
Citation Committee
Chair: Claudia Riva
Vice-Chair: Teresa Kelley-Brownel
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
Commercial Committee
Chair: Julie Drolshagen
Vice-Chair: TBA
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Carolina Conner
Vice-Chair: Ashley Marbet
Staff Liaison: Fred Hintenberger
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee has been charged with assisting our members about DEI issues and with both public and private sectors to build community relations. Committee members are from a broad array of our REALTOR® and Affiliate membership, including brokers, agents, appraisers, bankers, mortgage and title professionals.
Affiliate Business Partners
Chair: John Ricker
Vice-Chair: Tina Darling
Staff Liaison: Kim Simmons
The Affiliate membership is comprised of many companies that offer a variety of products and services to help the members of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® + Pinellas Realtor® Organization / Central Pasco REALTOR® Organization and their clients.
Since May 2011 when the Affiliate program took on a new beginning we have increased our membership numbers 15 times over and exceeded our goals to build a strong team of professional business people. Learn more
Grievance Committee
Chair: Carrie Juliao
Vice-Chair: Kenny Hayslett
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
Homeownership Solutions Committee
Chair: Glendora Merchant
Staff Liaison: Joe Farrell
Ombudsman
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
The Ombudsman Program in its simplest definition is informal telephone mediation between two parties. Complaints that do not expressly allege violations of specific articles of the Realtor Code of Ethics but may be transactional, technical, and/or procedural complaints that can be readily responded to may be appropriate for the Ombudsman program. In some cases the Ombudsman can address and solve minor complaints from the public as well as solve inter- Realtor conflicts before they become serious problems. Like a mediator, an ombudsman helps parties find solutions.
Public Policy Committee – (Pasco County)
Chair: Alberto Baalbaki
Vice-Chair: Yolanda Hodges
Staff Liaison: Joe Farrell
Public Policy Committee – (Pinellas County)
Chair: Brad Meinck
Vice-Chair: Stephanie Joines
Staff Liaison: Joe Farrell
Suncoast Global Council (SGC)
Chair: Kristina Williams
Vice-Chair: Yolanda Hodges
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
The Suncoast Global Council (SGC) (formerly Pinellas International Council) can help you hone your skills to market in the International Real Estate Market. Florida accounted for the largest share at 22 percent of total U.S. residential home sales to international clients, which the National Association of REALTORS® estimated at $102.6 Billion. Florida attracted buyers from Latin America, Europe, and Canada who tend to purchase properties in warm climates for vacation purposes.
Learn more about SGC on the Suncoast Global Council page.
Leasing and Property Management Council
Chair: Tom Gaspari
Vice-Chair: TBA
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
This council is made up of GTR + PRO/CPRO members that are uniquely qualified in the Leasing and Property Management field and are dedicated in supporting our members to become proficient and professional when leasing or managing property. The council works together to design and provide our membership with quality networking, featured speakers on leasing and property management topics, and smaller workshops.
This group has recognized that with a market shift from residential sales to rental properties, there are unique challenges in this aspect of real estate and have volunteered their expertise to support their fellow agents in learning those unique nuances.
Many of our council members are also involved in the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). PRO/CPRO and NARPM often work together to provide affordable, enhanced Leasing and Property Management education offerings.
Stellar MLS
From GTR + PRO/CPRO:
Director: Cyndee Haydon
Director: Mindy Rovillo
Staff Liason: David Bennett
Stellar MLS – MLS Advisory Council
The MAC is charged with review all changes to the Multiple Listing Service, including fields and rules and regulations of the service.
From GTR + PRO/CPRO:
Chair: Chris Light
Representative:
Linda Goldfarb
Whitney Roberts
Adam Jonas
Staff Liason: David Bennett
Stellar MLS – MLS Finance Committee
Representative:
Glen Richardson
To be on the Stellar MLS Board of Directors or the MAC committee please fill out this application.
Young Professional Network (YPN)
Chair: Mindy Baird
Vice-Chair: Pang Thao
Staff Liaison: Travis Norton
If you are a young REALTOR®, or just young-at-heart, the Young Professionals Network may be for you. YPN offers a way for members to get involved in charitable activities, attend unique and fun networking events, hone their industry knowledge, and grow their leadership skills.
Learn more about YPN on the Young Professional Network page.
Pinellas REALTOR® Foundation Trustees
(Positions are appointed)
Chair:TBD
Trustees:Leon Sarkisian
Manuela Hendrickson
Solidea Petruzello
Yolanda Hodges
Michael Wyckoff
John Ricker
Tina Housdan
Brandi Gabbard
Glen Richardson
Eric Garduna
David Bennett, CEO/Trustee
The role of the Foundation Trustees is to be a fiduciary of the funds and to see that the organization is fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization. They also are the spokespersons of the foundation to the community and are responsible for fostering goodwill with other non-profits and community leaders.
Learn more on the Foundation & Awards page
REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Fundraising Committee
Chair: Candice Kelly
Vice-Chair: Kent Rodahaver
Staff Liaison: Travis Norton
This committee is charged with planning and executing the annual RPAC fundraising campaign and various events with staff support. The proceeds of the event are used to financially support candidates and issues vital to the real estate industry. RPAC is a tool to support champions of the real estate industry in elected office. It has done so successfully for over 50 years.
Learn more about RPAC on the RPAC & REALTOR® Party page.
REALTOR® Advocacy and Champion Fund Trustees
Chair: Amy Seeks
Trustees:
Deborah Diesing
Mindy Rovillo
Victor Adamo
Cyndee Haydon
Professional Standards Committee
Chair: Debra Bellmaine
Vice-Chair: Pamela Cohn
Staff Liaison: Angela Emerson
PRO Biz, Inc.
Chair: TBD
Vice-Chair: TBD
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Directors:
TBD
State & federal key contacts
Staff Liaison: Joe Farrell
The program aligns a REALTOR® member and an elected official to keep open lines of communication with our elected officials and to provide solid information for good public policy in our community.
| Contact | Official |
|---|---|
| Cyndee Haydon | State Representative Chris Sprowls State Senator Jeff Brandes |
| Ben Friedlander | Representative Ben Diamond |
| Glen Richardson | State Representative Michele Rayner-Goolsby |
| Tom Shelly | State Senator Ed Hooper |
| Tom Steck | State Senator Darryl Rouson |
| Brandi Gabbard | Congressman Charlie Crist State Representative Chris Latvala |
| Kelly Lee McFrederick | State Representative Linda Cheney |
| Frank Gregoire | State Representative Nick DiCeglie |
